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RULES. 



I.— That this Society be called the "Hurton-onTrent Natural 

 History and Archaeological Society," having for its objecf. the 

 promotion and encouragement of the practical study of Natural History, 

 Archieology, and (General Science. 



2. — That the Officers of the Society consist of a President, two or more 

 Vice-Presidents, I'reasurer, General and Excursion Secretaries, Assistant 

 Secretary, Curator, and Librarian ; these officers to retire annually, but to 

 be eligible for re-election. 



That the Committee consist of nine Members, and that the three Mem- 

 bers who have made the least attendances retire annually, and be not 

 eligible for re-election. All Officers shall be cx-officin members of Com- 

 mittee. Three to form a quorum. 



3.— That a General Meeting be held not later than the end of October 

 in each year, for the purpose of electing Officers for the ensuing year, and 

 transacting any other business which may be brought before it. 



4.- That Candidates for Membership shall be proposed and seconded 

 (in writing) at any meeting of the Committee, and may lie elected at the 

 next General Meeting by a majority of the Members present. 



5. — That the Society commences its year with October ist. That an 

 annual subscription of live shillings be paid by each Member in adva/ic?, 

 and that all Members whose subscriptions are six months in arrear be 

 considered to have forfeited their privileges as members of the Society ; 

 that all Members who have not given notice to the Treasurer or Secretary 

 of their intention to retire before the Annual General Meeting in October 

 shall be held responsible for the current year's subscription. 



6. — That the Committee may elect as Associates any persons under the 

 age ot eighteen, and that the subscription of such Associates be one shil- 

 ling per annum, payable in advance ; Associates to have no voice in the 

 appointment of officers or the management of the Society, except in the 

 election of their own .Secretary, who shall be considered as a Member of 

 the General Committee. 



Note. — Associates must he elected Memlier.s in the ordinary way on exceeding 

 eighteen years of age. 



7. — That the Committee may recommend as Honorary Members any 

 persons distinguished for scientific attainments, or who may have in any 

 special manner advanced the interests of the Society. 



